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title: "Student bus and light rail fares, Australian Capital Territory · unclaimd"
description: "School, TAFE and university students pay less for Canberra buses and light rail. $1.29 a trip on school days for school students. Check the conditions and apply on transport.act.gov.au."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/act-student-fares/"
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# Student bus and light rail fares

School, TAFE and university students pay less for Canberra buses and light rail.

- Support available: $1.29 a trip on school days for school students
- Type of support: Discount

[Visit official site](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/tickets-and-myway/fares)

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## What you need to check

Primary and high school students pay $1.29 a trip on school days and $1.71 on other days. Full-time university and CIT (Canberra’s TAFE) students pay $1.71 a trip. From 1 July 2026, tertiary students ride free for the rest of the month after 30 paid trips. Set up the student concession in your MyWay+ account or card, and always carry proof of your concession.

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## About this source

This site blocks automatic checks. A person reviewed it on 5 Nov 2026.

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## How to apply

Read the full rules and apply through the official government website.

[Visit official site](https://www.transport.act.gov.au/tickets-and-myway/fares)

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